1992 Caterham Seven 2.0L Petrol · J76 TBH
1992 Caterham Seven (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 1992. Recorded mileage 27,154 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- CATERHAM SEVEN
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J76 TBH Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2025
- 27,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J76 TBH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Caterham Seven (J76 TBH) between May 2006 and August 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”; “Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)”.
J76 TBH Mileage History
- 20/05/200618,443 mi
- 20/05/200618,443 mi
- 14/05/200718,872 mi+429 mi
- 14/05/200718,872 mi
- 08/05/200820,021 mi+1,149 mi
- 07/03/200921,386 mi+1,365 mi
- 06/03/201022,370 mi+984 mi
- 02/04/201122,973 mi+603 mi
- 13/04/201224,266 mi+1,293 mi
- 27/04/201324,905 mi+639 mi
- 24/05/201424,910 mi+5 mi
- 04/04/201524,914 mi+4 mi
- 28/05/201625,438 mi+524 mi
- 03/06/201725,873 mi+435 mi
- 08/06/201825,882 mi+9 mi
- 07/06/201926,183 mi+301 mi
- 24/04/202126,770 mi+587 mi
- 08/07/202227,079 mi+309 mi
- 16/08/202527,154 mi+75 mi
Average of roughly 453 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Caterham Caterham Seven (Rover K-Series)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Head Gasket Failure (HGF)Serious
The Rover K-Series engine is prone to head gasket failure due to its small coolant capacity and "sandwich" construction.
- Cooling System DegradationSerious
The K-Series has a very small coolant capacity, making it intolerant of any cooling system weakness. Coolant pipes perish during winter storage, header tank caps fail and fan switches can stick, all leading to rapid overheating.
- Chassis CorrosionSerious
The thin-wall tubular steel chassis can rust quickly if the powder coating is compromised. Corrosion typically starts at welds and joints where moisture and road salt become trapped, and can threaten structural integrity.
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